The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) announced its seventh annual Know Your Lawmaker Cocktail Reception aboard the historic USS Yorktown at Patriots Point. The exclusive event, presented by Explore Charleston, will take place Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Attendees will have the opportunity to network with local, state and federal elected officials and discuss the issues most important to their businesses and community. The evening includes a catered cocktail reception and opportunities to make valuable connections.
Tickets are $55 for MPCC members and $75 for guests. They can be reserved at mountpleasantchamber.org.
Confirmed lawmakers as of July 28, 2026:
- Charleston County Councilmember Herb Sass
- Charleston County Probate Judge Irv Condon
- Charleston County Register of Deeds Karen Hollings
- Charleston County Sheriff Carl Ritchie
- Charleston County Treasurer Mary Tinkler
- Isle of Palms Mayor Phillip Pounds
- South Carolina Rep. Kathy Landing
- South Carolina Rep. Mark Smith
- South Carolina Rep. Tom Hartnett
- Mount Pleasant Councilmember Howard Chapman
- Mount Pleasant Councilmember John Iacofano
- Mount Pleasant Councilmember Alex Crosby
- Mount Pleasant Councilmember Mike Tinkey
- Mount Pleasant Councilmember Kathryn Whitaker
- Mount Pleasant Mayor Will Haynie
- U.S. Sen. Tim Scott's office
"It's important to strengthen the connection between our businesses, our community and the policymakers who represent us," said Rebecca Imholz, MPCC executive director. "Events like Know Your Lawmaker ensure our members and the community at large stay informed and have a voice in the issues that shape our region's economic future."
Tickets can be found at https://www.